Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: A few basic questions from a new rider

[pa_sk8r]

I thought I was the only one with a "bald" rattle can tank!

My 550 blew over last week & I lost a 1/3 of a tank of fuel.  My cover/tarp was drenched.

Self-stripping!  

-Bernie


Mar 21, 2011 08:50:35 PM, nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com wrote:

You misunderstand. I didn't say those bikes were unattractive. I
said MINE was. It was painted out of a can, and being new or old and
clumsy, I spilled gas numerous times and the tank is "bald" of paint
over a large area. It was pretty beat up when i got it. No esthetic
issues with those bikes if they're in better shape than mine.

Don't get me wrong, i really enjoy that bike, just wish it was a
little better "dressed".

On Mar 21, 1:27 pm, Timothy Stark wrote:
> I am offended that you would call the early 80's 650's unattractive. I loved
> the looks of my 83 650 before I sold it to Kurt.
> On Mar 20, 2011 10:18 PM, "Joey Kelley" wrote:
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> > I traditionally have tried to lube mine before a ride - I
> > usually put the NH on the center stand and allow the bike to idle
> > (usually before it has come up to temperature so the idle is even
> > slower than normal) and sprayed whatever chain lube I was using.
> > I have traditionally gone to a bike shop to get whatever they
> > prefer - but I have used Napa brand chain lube without trouble as
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> > -Joey
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> > On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 10:13 PM, surfswab wrote:
> >> Several of us have sprung for an aftermarket centerstand, and I can
> >> tell you it's probably the best investment you can make in terms of
> >> convenience and easy maintenance.
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> >> Especially oil changes and chain clean/lube.  Best deal available is
> >> Monmouth Cycles at:
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> http://www.monmouthcycles.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=124279...
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> >> $111+s/h = $128 and change.
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> >> Google "motorcycle chain lube" and you'll find an endless number of
> >> reviews of brands of the stuff.  Chances are good what you're using is
> >> fine.
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> >> Ditto gas.  Regular unleaded works for me.  But everyone has a
> >> favorite (and an argument/theory to back up their choice!).
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> >> Can't help much with the sissy bar bag query.  I just bought an
> >> aftermarket set up that came with a regular Corbin-style passenger
> >> back rest with no bag.  I haven't installed it yet and I plan to
> >> modify the back rest portion to allow a sleeve-type bag to slip down
> >> over the sissy bar and rest on the luggage rack.
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